4Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou also be like unto him.
5Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.
6He that sendeth a message by the hand of a fool Cutteth off his own feet, and drinketh in damage.
7The legs of the lame hang loose; So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
8As one that bindeth a stone in a sling, So is he that giveth honor to a fool.
9As a thorn that goeth up into the hand of a drunkard, So is a parable in the mouth of fools.
10As an archer that woundeth all, So is he that hireth a fool and he that hireth them that pass by.
11As a dog that returneth to his vomit, So is a fool that repeateth his folly.